Sea temperature in the Canary Islands sea temperature in real time, 7-day forecast and historical data
Do you want to go to the beach to swim in the Canary Islands today? Check if the sea temperature is pleasant with our data, updated daily, in real time, and our weather forecast for the next few days, by city in the Canary Islands.
Sea temperature in the Canary Islands today
On the map below, find the water temperature measured today for different cities in the Canary Islands.
Water temperature in the Canary Islands by city
Below, find the current sea temperature and weather conditions in several coastal cities in the Canary Islands.
Direct access: Lanzarote | Gran Canaria | Fuerteventura | Gomera | Tenerife | El Hierro | La Palma
Lanzarote
Sea temperature in Arrecife: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 65°F/70°F • Wind speed: 14.3mph • Waves: 3.3ft (2.3ft maximum) every 10.7 seconds
Sea temperature in Playa Blanca: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 10.6mph • Waves: 2.6ft (2ft maximum) every 7.3 secondsSea temperature in Costa Teguise: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 65°F/70°F • Wind speed: 14.3mph • Waves: 3.3ft (2.3ft maximum) every 10.7 secondsSea temperature in Playa Honda: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 65°F/70°F • Wind speed: 14.3mph • Waves: 3.3ft (2.3ft maximum) every 10.7 secondsSea temperature in Puerto del Carmen: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 65°F/70°F • Wind speed: 14.3mph • Waves: 3.3ft (2.3ft maximum) every 10.7 seconds
Gran Canaria
Sea temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 67°F/68°F • Wind speed: 11.2mph • Waves: 3.6ft (2.6ft maximum) every 8.2 secondsSea temperature in Agaete: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 67°F/68°F • Wind speed: 11.2mph • Waves: 3.6ft (2.6ft maximum) every 8.2 secondsSea temperature in Maspalomas: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 4.4mph • Waves: 2.6ft (2.3ft maximum) every 11.1 secondsSea temperature in Los Caserones: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 5.6mph • Waves: 2.3ft (1ft maximum) every 5.1 secondsSea temperature in Taurito: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 5.6mph • Waves: 2.3ft (1ft maximum) every 5.1 seconds
Fuerteventura
Sea temperature in Puerto del Rosario: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 11.2mph • Waves: 2.3ft (2ft maximum) every 10.2 secondsSea temperature in Corralejo: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 10.6mph • Waves: 2.6ft (2ft maximum) every 7.3 secondsSea temperature in Morro Jable: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/68°F • Wind speed: 14.9mph • Waves: 3.6ft (3.3ft maximum) every 10.1 secondsSea temperature in Antigua: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 13.7mph • Waves: 2.3ft (2ft maximum) every 10.2 secondsSea temperature in Caleta de Fuste: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 13.7mph • Waves: 2.3ft (2ft maximum) every 10.2 seconds
Gomera
Sea temperature in San Sebastián de La Gomera: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 3.1mph • Waves: 2ft (1ft maximum) every 4.8 secondsSea temperature in Playa Santiago: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 3.1mph • Waves: 2ft (0.7ft maximum) every 4.8 secondsSea temperature in Vallehermoso: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 3.1mph • Waves: 2ft (1.6ft maximum) every 4.8 secondsSea temperature in Agulo: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 3.1mph • Waves: 2ft (1.6ft maximum) every 4.8 secondsSea temperature in Alojera: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 3.1mph • Waves: 2ft (1.6ft maximum) every 4.8 seconds
Tenerife
Sea temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/68°F • Wind speed: 16.2mph • Waves: 3.3ft (3.6ft maximum) every 11.4 secondsSea temperature in Playa de las Américas: 65°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 8.1mph • Waves: 2.6ft (2.3ft maximum) every 8.5 secondsSea temperature in Puerto de la Cruz: 68°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 59°F/67°F • Wind speed: 9.3mph • Waves: 3.3ft (3.3ft maximum) every 6.1 secondsSea temperature in Costa Adeje: 70°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/68°F • Wind speed: 2.5mph • Waves: 1.6ft (1.6ft maximum) every 5.7 secondsSea temperature in Garachico: 70°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/68°F • Wind speed: 9.9mph • Waves: 3.6ft (2.6ft maximum) every 9.7 seconds
El Hierro
Sea temperature in Valverde: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 18mph • Waves: 4.9ft (3ft maximum) every 8.9 secondsSea temperature in La Restinga: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 21.1mph • Waves: 3.9ft (3.3ft maximum) every 10.4 secondsSea temperature in Sabinosa: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 21.1mph • Waves: 3.9ft (3.3ft maximum) every 10.4 secondsSea temperature in El Pinar de El Hierro: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/70°F • Wind speed: 21.1mph • Waves: 3.9ft (3.3ft maximum) every 10.4 secondsSea temperature in Las Puntas: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/68°F • Wind speed: 18mph • Waves: 4.9ft (3ft maximum) every 8.9 seconds
La Palma
Sea temperature in Los Canarios: 68°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/67°F • Wind speed: 15.5mph • Waves: 3.6ft (3.6ft maximum) every 10.4 secondsSea temperature in Los Sauces: 68°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/67°F • Wind speed: 15.5mph • Waves: 3.6ft (3.9ft maximum) every 10.4 secondsSea temperature in Tijarafe: 68°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/67°F • Wind speed: 15.5mph • Waves: 3.6ft (3.9ft maximum) every 10.4 secondsSea temperature in Fuencaliente de la Palma: 68°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/67°F • Wind speed: 15.5mph • Waves: 3.6ft (3.6ft maximum) every 10.4 secondsSea temperature in Puerto Naos: 68°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/67°F • Wind speed: 15.5mph • Waves: 3.6ft (3.6ft maximum) every 10.4 seconds
Water temperature in the Canary Islands by month
The Canary Islands benefit from a great variety of beaches that differ from one island to another, and from a climate that is pleasant for visiting at any time of year. Swimming in the Canary Islands offers pure moments of pleasure thanks to pleasantly warm sea temperatures, promoting an incomparable sense of well-being, especially as the atmosphere is mild and sunny year-round. Sea lovers also come to the Canary Islands for the wide range of marine sports activities. However, to make the most of your stay, wait for the sea temperature in the Canary Islands to be ideal for swimming or for practicing your favorite water sport.
Best time for a seaside holiday in the Canary Islands
From the golden-sand beaches of Gran Canaria to Fuerteventura's wild shores, via Tenerife's black-sand stretches and Lanzarote's magnificent beaches, you'll have a hard time choosing your dream spot. In any case, you can enjoy the pleasures of a seaside holiday, helped by the weather and sea temperatures in the Canary Islands that allow for comfortable bathing—especially if your trip falls within the best period, which runs from June to December.
Less favourable period for a seaside holiday in the Canary Islands
In truth, the beaches of the Canary Islands are visitable all year round. But when the weather cools, sea temperatures from January to March become cooler, even cold in places such as La Palma's beaches. At that time of year, beaches left by sunbathers are appreciated by surfers and other water-sport enthusiasts who continue to frequent the best spots.
Warning:
The information provided on this page regarding the sea temperature in the Canary Islands is for informational purposes only. It is the surface temperature of the sea measured by satellite, based on data available at the time of consultation. These data may vary depending on several factors such as local weather conditions, tides, and other variables. We therefore recommend consulting additional local sources for updated information before making any decisions based on this data.